Two women pose with the "Supreme Champion Ram" at a sheep show.

Future looks bright for sheep sector

Market strong despite recent drop in prices; industry optimistic about growing interest from young producers

The sheep industry has faced some challenges lately, but there has also been plenty of good news for western Canadian producers.

A red ribbon with, "Grasslands Sheep Exhibition 1st in Class" written on it in gold lettering sits atop some fleece in a plastic bag.

Wool campaign focuses on Canadian fabrics

The industry makes a concerted effort to show the public the wide variety of uses for all different types of the product

Under the patronage of King Charles III, the Canadian Wool Council is promoting its Campaign for Wool and its mission to raise awareness about wool products made by Canadian producers.

A dog herds sheep up against a chain link fence at a demonstration held during the 2023 Grasslands Sheep Exhibition in Humboldt, Sask.

Sask. sheep exhibition shows market growth

Organizers scrambled to find room for 160 sheep and lambs from 32 producers for the Grasslands Sheep Exhibition

HUMBOLDT, Sask. — Sheep numbers at the 2023 Grasslands Sheep Exhibition in Humboldt, Sask., were up 50 percent over last year’s show, which organizers said is an indication of industry growth. Sheep producers from across the Prairies participated in the July 21-23 exhibition. Organized by the Saskatchewan Sheep Breeders Association and the Saskatchewan Sheep Development […] Read more